In 1975, Jerry W. Throgmartin began working in his grandfather's store while attending middle school. He eventually worked his way through many positions there over the next 24 years, and in 1999, took over his father's position as Chairman, CEO, and Director of hhgregg Appliances and Electronics.[7]

Dennis L. May succeeded Throgmartin as hhgregg's President and Chief Executive Officer on February 17, 2009, and Throgmartin was named Executive Chairman of the Board.[8] Throgmartin died in January 2012.[9]

Despite market trends that have diminished profit margins on high-tech devices, Throgmartin and May expanded the business to 125 stores in 9 states as of October 2009. Throgmartin said, "We’ve been fortunate in that the areas of the [overall CE] business that have been strong are the areas in which we excel: high-end large-screen flat-panel TVs and home theater, and higher-end appliances."[7]

An hhgregg in Hanover, Maryland; opened in 2010 in a former Circuit City location

In the fall of 2010, hhgregg opened several stores in former Circuit City locations in Maryland and Virginia.[11] Also, in late 2010, hhgregg partnered with The Cellular Connection, a cellular phone wholesaler based out of Indianapolis to roll out kiosks to sell Verizon Wireless products, and Curtis electronics (not to be confused with Curtis Mathes) most known for their massively popular "buy a TV, get an umbrella" promotion.[citation needed]

Fine Lines[edit]

Fine Lines is a division of hhgregg that was introduced November 1, 2004.[19] Each of its ten stores offers over 18,000 square feet (1,700 m2) of premium lines of appliances.[20] Products and brands vary by location. There are currently ten Fine Lines locations:[21]

Stock[edit]

Sponsorships[edit]

On December 17, 2007, hhgregg signed as one of 14 founding corporate partners for the Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts. hhgregg's deal earned them rights to advertise in the south gate and display many of their large, flat panel televisions.

The south gate is also home to a new 26,000-square-foot (2,400 m2) hhgregg showroom.[23]